His Royal Highness, George, Prince of Wales

1778–1800

Not on view

Full length portrait within an ornamental frame, the title above and coat of arms below, published to Illustrate "A History of England."

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Provenance

Title: His Royal Highness, George, Prince of Wales
Etcher: Charles Heath, the elder (British, London 1785–1848 London)
Artist: After Conrad Martin Metz (German, Bonn 1749–1827 Rome)
Sitter: George, Prince of Wales (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
Date: 1778–1800
Medium: Etching and engraving; proof
Dimensions: Plate: 8 9/16 × 6 1/2 in. (21.7 × 16.5 cm)
Sheet: 13 9/16 × 8 7/16 in. (34.5 × 21.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985
Object Number: 1986.1180.2004
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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